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Teach Me

by Holysseus Fly

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"Absolutely stunning" - BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins

I wrote Teach Me as a fun relief from the heavier moments on the EP, but its message is just as important, continuing the narrative of empowerment, this time through a feminist lens.

Teach Me pokes fun at mansplaining and wonders how it would feel to have the entitlement of a privileged man. Anyone in the music industry that doesn’t identify as this will know how it feels to fight loud, patronising, overpowering voices that assume they know better. I don’t want us to make ourselves smaller, or feel we have to talk or play music like them to be respected, we are enough as we are.

The video features the first dance routine I choreographed with Bethany Kyle for my live shows. China Bowls created a 20 foot cape to visually elevate the finale of the song. A representation of rising above it all, becoming my own star, without need of external validation from anyone.

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Teach me
Teach me how to play like you
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do
Teach me
Teach me how to play like you
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do

And I wonder
If I stood where you are
Would I feel
Like I could be a star

Oh teach me
Teach me how to play like you
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do
What I want
Why do you assume that you know
You think you do
Teach me how to play like you

And I wonder
If I stood where you are
Would I feel
Like I could be a star
And I wonder
If I stood where you are
Oh teach me, teach me
How to take it so far

You think your volume gives you height
You know I'm only here to fight
This green stone laden fist is tight
Seen on second sight

Oh teach me (teach me, teach me)
Teach me how to play like you
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do
Teach me (play)
Teach me how to play like you (you)
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do

Oh teach me
Oh teach me how to play like you
Teach me
Teach me how to do what you do
And I wonder
If I stood where you are
Would I feel
Like I could be a star

credits

released August 15, 2023
Written by Holysseus Fly
Produced by Rob Pemberton & Holysseus Fly
Drums by James Vine
Mixed by Iain Berryman
Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis Mastering

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Holysseus Fly Bristol, UK

Vocalist, co-writer and pianist with critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Holysseus Fly has already made a powerful impression as a solo artist. The EP’s singles, Marigold, Bloom, and Teach Me have
caught the attention of everyone from BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins to Annie Mac, Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova, and ITV News. Holysseus Fly’s star is very much in the ascendant. ... more

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